Thunder Over Patoka this Saturday

On Saturday, July 1, thousands of people will head to Patoka Lake to watch the huge fire rockets shoot into the sky over the clear water. Whether near the Patoka Beach area, on a boat, or at one of the close-by ramps, the show will be a sight to see, filled with the “oohs” and “ahhs” of any great fireworks show.

This year marks the 18th year that PLAY has put on this annual event. PLAY would like to encourage all area residents and visitors to make plans to attend this year’s Thunder Over Patoka Presented by Lake Time Marine & RV Center.

Fireworks will start at dark.  Bring your family and friends, lawn chairs, blankets, refreshments, and bug spray. Already camping at Patoka this weekend. Then there is no need to drive down to the beach. Just go to section C of the Modern Campground for your own viewing area of the fireworks display.

Come out and enjoy this spectacular show over the waters of Patoka.

The entrance fee of $7 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($9 out of state) is required for the Newton Stewart State Recreation Area, Patoka Reservoir, located north of Wickliffe, Indiana, Highway 164.

For more information regarding this program or other interpretive events, call the Nature Center at 812.685.2447.

PLAY would like to thank all of their sponsors, including these top sponsors: Lake Time Marine & RV Center, Crawford County Tourism, Visit Dubois County, Visit French Lick / West Baden, and Messmer Mechanical.

Additional significant sponsors include: Dubois County Tire & Supply, Patoka Lake Marina & Winery, Benny’s / Finn’s, Celebration Ice, Dubois County Museum, Diversified Insurance, Jeff & Shellie Dukes, French Lick Scenic Railway, CHall Illustration / design, Wise Old Owl, Zehr’s Auto Repair, Rhett Neukam, and Ewing Printing.